Niagara County

NY · Pop. 146,063 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Niagara County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 146,063.

$/Acre: $6,611

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 93.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.94%

Combined Sales Tax5.94%

Cost of Living Index120.4

Median Household Income$67,988

Poverty Rate12%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,611

Median Home Price$453K

Acres for Sale1226

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall50 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,660 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)198 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K498

Property Crime /100K598

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate